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Dark Hollow Trail West

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 3.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. TN
  3. …Eastern TN
  4. …Maynardville
  5. Big Ridge State Park
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“The western section of the Dark Hollow Trail. ”

Matt Sloan
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2.0

Miles

3.2

KM

Point to Point

1,273' 388 m

High

1,043' 318 m

Low

405' 123 m

Up

192' 58 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

40%

Max Grade (22°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail follows the shore of Big Ridge Lake until it turns into the dark hollow between Big & Pinnacle Ridges. There is one backcountry campsite in the hollow among the dense undergrowth. Original home sites from the early settlement can be observed in the area, making this an exciting hike.

Flora & Fauna

Numerous wildflowers and ferns.

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in Big Ridge State Park

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#5

in Big Ridge State Park

#622

in Tennessee

#30,263

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Dark hollow trail
May 2, 2018 near Maynard…, TN
Big Ridge Dam is quite the sight!
Jun 24, 2017 near Maynard…, TN

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